MITSUBISHI A6 M ‘ZERO’
“ON ENTERING SERVICE THE FAST AND HIGHLY MANOEUVRABLE ZERO QUICKLY GAINED A TRULY FORMIDABLE REPUTATION”
LIMITED PUNCH
The Zero’s light construction left it unable to carry heavy armament, although later models had a further machine-gun added to each wing.
IMPRESSIVE FUEL TANKS
Between the main fuel tank behind the engine, the tanks in either wing stub, and the optional drop tank, the Zero had a much longer range than other contemporary fighters.
CARRIER TAILHOOK
The Zero had a retractable tailhook for carrier landings. The tail
